Head of Business and Computing
Teddington School
Richmond upon Thames
- £36,413 - £53,994 per year
- Salary:
- MPS - UPS (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2024
Job overview
Teddington School is seeking an exceptional leader to join our highly successful team as Head of Business and Computing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of these key subject areas within our school.
About Teddington School:
We are a large, inclusive 11-18 secondary school based in the leafy borough of Richmond Upon Thames, on the outskirts of London. In recent years, we have become the school of choice for our local community, known for providing a highly professional, friendly environment where students and staff can thrive.
Our 'Teddington Pillars' underpin our commitment to an excellent, well-rounded education for all students. We firmly believe that every child is entitled to an education that combines academic rigour, breadth of curriculum, and abundant opportunities - enabling them to leave us as healthy, globally-aware learners, fully prepared for their future.
While we are proud of our outstanding exam results, we know these alone do not make for a well-rounded person. At Teddington, we are dedicated to developing the whole child, with a wide range of enrichment activities beyond the academic curriculum.
The role:
As Head of Business and Computing, you will:
- Ensure excellent standards of teaching and learning across the subject
- Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan
- Monitor student progress and implement targeted interventions
- Develop the curriculum, schemes of work and assessment at all key stages
- Create and share high-quality resources, promoting collaborative planning
- Visit lessons and conduct formal observations across the department
- Provide CPD opportunities for staff, including leading training as appropriate
- Undertake performance management of department colleagues
The candidate:
We are seeking an exceptional individual with a passion for Business and Computing. You will have a proven track record of driving standards and securing excellent outcomes. With strong subject knowledge and pedagogical expertise, you will be able to model best practice and inspire your team.
Crucially, you will share our vision for a well-rounded education, committed to developing the whole child. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to create enriching opportunities that go beyond the curriculum.
If you are an ambitious, innovative leader who is excited to join our high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.
Application process:
Further information about the role and our school can be found within the attached pack, To apply for this role, please complete our application form by clicking 'Apply' (please note this will take you to our internal careers site. Please complete the online application form at the bottom of the page).
The closing date for this vacancy is the 6th December 2024. However we strongly recommend However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Attached documents
About Teddington School
Headteacher: Paul Grills
Visit our Website - Teddingtonschool.org
Our priority is to ensure that the educational experience every child receives in our school is first class. We firmly believe that every child is entitled to an ‘excellent education’, which offers breadth of curriculum, academic rigour and opportunity regardless of background. A student’s education at our school enables them to leave as ‘healthy learners’, well rounded ‘global citizens’ who are ‘future ready’ and equipped with the skills to succeed in whichever pathway they choose. It is our responsibility to provide them with as many opportunities to learn and grow along the way.
The Teddington Pillars underpin everything that we do at our school and encapsulate the rounded experience we offer to all students.
- Excellent Education
- Global Citizens
- Future Ready
- Healthy Learners
Our Strategic Vision
We have agreed on four clear strategic goals:
- Be the ‘go to’ school for the community
- Be an inclusive place for all
- Be leaders in the enhanced education experience
- Be outward facing and highly collaborative
Our Values
- Inclusion - We are a welcoming community in which all can flourish. We are proud of our differences and strengthened by our common goals.
- Opportunity - We offer all students the curricular and extra curricular experiences necessary to nurture their talents and take their next steps in further education and careers.
- Excellence - We are constantly striving towards this target to ensure that all students make progress and achieve their full potential.
Staff at Teddington ensure that students feel safe, confident and academically challenged every day. We have created a supportive and vibrant environment through which we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and have high aspirations.
We are committed to excellence and pride ourselves on the fundamental principle that teachers have the right to teach, and students have the right to learn. In upholding this principle, we ensure that we get the best out of every student whatever their talent may be.We are committed to identifying, developing and retaining talent amongst our staff with a bespoke CPD package in place for all of our team.
Our school is located on a modern and attractive campus that overlooks the River Thames. Inside our school, you will find a professional working environment with a calm and caring atmosphere based on mutual respect between all stakeholders. We pride ourselves on the fundamental principle that teachers have the right to teach, and students have the right to learn.
We are proud to be part of The Bourne Education Trust (BET) - a successful multi-academy, made up of nineteen schools (plus a further three associate schools), across primary, secondary and special education. BET continues to grow a community of like-minded academies with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for their learners. They understand that people are the key to success and for this reason, believe in creating great places to work where people feel supported and encouraged to be the best they can possibly be.
I hope after reading this information you have decided that you wish to apply to become part of our team. Please complete an application form and submit your supporting statement by the given date.
If you wish to visit us or have an informal discussion about any of the advertised posts before applying, please feel free to contact our HR Officer on 020 8943 0033 or you can email hrdepartment@teddingtonschool.org
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